Plecostachys sp.
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Plecostachys sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Eriogonum: Plecostachys is in Asteraceae with composite heads; Eriogonum is in Polygonaceae with clusters of tiny simple flowers.; vs Eriophyllum: Plecostachys is a woody coastal shrub; Eriophyllum is herbaceous with showy yellow ray flowers.; vs Helichrysum: Plecostachys has slender much-branched stems; Helichrysum typically has larger, showier papery flower heads.; vs Artemisia: Plecostachys has woolly white leaves; Artemisia has aromatic, often silver-gray divided leaves.; vs Anaphalis: Plecostachys is a woody coastal shrub; Anaphalis is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plecostachys sp. native to California?
No. Plecostachys sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Plecostachys sp. belong to?
Plecostachys sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Plecostachys.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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